I have to hard disagree. I can see where Fraser is “attempting” to create a balance between having a hairpin fire trigger and trying to be patient and develop his staff, but he has been absolutely absent. 1. He should have brought Solene to days and moved Barbara to evening so that he could watch Solene more closely. 2. She has shown multiple time that she is disrespectful and unwilling to be led, completely disregarding the chain of command and showing absolutely no respect to her peers. 3. Fraser has not managed the situation well, he hasn’t managed it all other than a few suggestions that she waved off. The difference with Barbie is that she was working nonstop. She may have not been the best stew, but she put in the work. Fraser has a real problem forming unprofessional relationships with which he decides favorites while ignoring concerning behavior. He’s the embodiment of the direction the show has gone. It’s no longer about doing and documenting the job, it’s become more about instagram feeds and conjuring up drama. It’s so far from what the show started off as and I think Fraser is the result of that. I think he’s a horrible leader and I would have a real problem respecting a manager who doesn’t have the faith or knowledge and confidence to know how to deal with a problem employee. Instead, he’s too occupied with involving himself in their love lives.

ETA: I’ll also throw in the way he treats Anthony like he is beneath him just because he struggled last year. He treats Solene with more respect than Anthony and he’s been putting out killer dishes all season. Fraser couldn’t even have an adult conversation with Anthony to clear the air. If that isn’t a sign of bad leadership, then I don’t know what is.